Sexton beats Cornish for British title

In a clash for the vacant British heavyweight crown, Sam Sexton (24-3, 9 KOs) scored a close, but unanimous twelve round decision over local favorite Gary Cornish (24-2, 12 KOs) on Friday night at the Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland. In Sexton’s first fight since July 2015, he prevailed over the 6’7 Cornish by scores of 116-114, 115-114, 116-113.

In a clash for the vacant British heavyweight crown, Sam Sexton (24-3, 9 KOs) scored a close, but unanimous twelve round decision over local favorite Gary Cornish (24-2, 12 KOs)…
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LA Fight Club: Chimpa chomps Platano

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

LA Fight Club was back as lightweight Christian “Chimpa” Gonzalez (18-1, 15 KOs) returned to the ring with a hard fought eight round unanimous decision over former world champion Gamaliel “El Plátano” Diaz (40-18-3, 19 KOs) of Mexico, Friday night at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles on the Boxeo Estelar on Estrella TV main event.

Gonzalez was back after suffering his first defeat early this year. Continue reading “LA Fight Club: Chimpa chomps Platano”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside LA Fight Club was back as lightweight Christian “Chimpa” Gonzalez (18-1, 15 KOs) returned to the ring with a hard fought eight round unanimous decision…
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Weights from Tampico, Mexico

Jorge Páez 155 vs. José Paz 153
Tomás Rojas 126 vs. Edivaldo Ortega 126
Irma García 118 vs. Kandy Sandoval 118
Ramón Hidalgo 159.8 vs. Francisco Javier Juárez 160
Sergio Torres 133 vs. Adan Morales 134
Mario Cazares 168 vs. Erick Mireles 167.5

Venue: Gimnasio Universidad de Tampico
Promoter: Zanfer
TV: Box Azteca

Jorge Páez 155 vs. José Paz 153 Tomás Rojas 126 vs. Edivaldo Ortega 126 Irma García 118 vs. Kandy Sandoval 118 Ramón Hidalgo 159.8 vs. Francisco Javier Juárez 160 Sergio…
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Weights from Erie, PA

By Kurt Wolfheimer

Wilfredo Flores 134 vs. Alden Wattley 133
Ivan Hernandez 156 vs. Jeremiah Yeager 158
Elliott Brown 137 vs. Wytama Faulk 138
Julius Leegrand 136 vs. Matt Murphy 137
Jahmal Dyer 134 vs. Roger Blankenship 136

Venue: Bayfront Convention Center
Promotor: Bizzarro Promotions

By Kurt Wolfheimer Wilfredo Flores 134 vs. Alden Wattley 133 Ivan Hernandez 156 vs. Jeremiah Yeager 158 Elliott Brown 137 vs. Wytama Faulk 138 Julius Leegrand 136 vs. Matt Murphy…
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Halquist inks Gavronski

Brian Halquist Productions has announced the signing of super middleweight Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs) to a multiple-year promotional contract. Gavronski, coming off a TKO victory over Brian Vera on Sept. 9, is currently rated in the top 5 by the NABA, USBA and NABF. His first bout under the promotional agreement will be the main event at Battle at the Boat 113 at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday, Nov. 18 against Andrew Hernandez for the WBA-NABA super middleweight title. He has been fighting on Halquist shows for years.

Brian Halquist Productions has announced the signing of super middleweight Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs) to a multiple-year promotional contract. Gavronski, coming off a TKO victory over Brian…
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WBSS: Eubank, Yildirim make weight

Chris Eubank Jr. 167.25 vs. Avni Yildirim 168
(WBSS super middleweight quarterfinal)

Venue: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
Promoter: Team Sauerland
TV: AUDIENCE

Chris Eubank Jr: I am looking forward to the fight, and I believe I will stop my opponent…I will show that I am the best super-middleweight in the world. I can’t wait to get started in this amazing tournament.

Avni Yildirim: I am going to make the Turkish people proud…I know I have what it takes to win the Muhammad Ali Trophy starting with beating Eubank. He should prepare for war!

Chris Eubank Jr. 167.25 vs. Avni Yildirim 168 (WBSS super middleweight quarterfinal) Venue: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany Promoter: Team Sauerland TV: AUDIENCE Chris Eubank Jr: I am looking forward to the…
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Crolla, Burns make weight

Anthony Crolla 134.9 vs.Ricky Burns 134.5
Conor Benn 146.6 vs. Nathan Clarke 146
Sam Eggington 147 vs. Mohamed Mimoune 145.8
Robbie Barrett 134.4 vs. Lewis Ritson 133.9
Hosea Burton 179.4 vs. Saidou Sall 171.8

Venue: Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
Promoter: Matchroom Boxing
TV: AWE

Anthony Crolla 134.9 vs.Ricky Burns 134.5 Conor Benn 146.6 vs. Nathan Clarke 146 Sam Eggington 147 vs. Mohamed Mimoune 145.8 Robbie Barrett 134.4 vs. Lewis Ritson 133.9 Hosea Burton 179.4…
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Portillo, McKean victorious

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Paraguay 140 pounder, Carlos Manuel Portillo (19-0-0) scored upset third round stoppage of WBA#3 Czar Amonsot (34-4-3) at the Melbourne Pavillion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Friday. Amonsot was dropped in round three and the referee crowned Portillo at 2.41.

Dempsey McKean (11-0-0) stopped Willie Nasio (10-3-0) in round six of scheduled ten round bout for the vacant Australian heavyweight crown. McKean dropped Nasio and was crowned the champion at 0.51.

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Paraguay 140 pounder, Carlos Manuel Portillo (19-0-0) scored upset third round stoppage of WBA#3 Czar Amonsot (34-4-3) at the Melbourne Pavillion, Flemington, Victoria,…
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Firat Arslan: I will try it one more time

By Tony Mayger/Ringtone Boxing

47-year old former world cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan (40-8-2) is giving it one more go to become world champion before hanging up his gloves next year.

Arslan made his debut in 1997 and then went on a 13-fight winning streak.

He won the WBA title in his 19th year as a professional boxer by beating Virgil Hill in 2007 and after losing it to Guillermo Jones the following year, went on to have a further three unsuccessful world title challenges. Continue reading “Firat Arslan: I will try it one more time”

By Tony Mayger/Ringtone Boxing 47-year old former world cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan (40-8-2) is giving it one more go to become world champion before hanging up his gloves next year.…
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WBC Closing Banquet

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

It was a late night/early morning for many conventioners as the WBC closing banquet was held across town at the posh Baku Palace, a vast hall equipped for large-scale events.

Seemingly endless courses were served of local fare such as lamb, salmon, stuffed grape leaves and so much more. A full orchestra took the stage for the duration, belting out everything from old standards “New York, New York,” to current hits like “Despacio.” Continue reading “WBC Closing Banquet”

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman It was a late night/early morning for many conventioners as the WBC closing banquet was held across town at the posh Baku Palace, a vast hall…
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World-Rated Tibo Monabesa wins by KO

By Jeff Pamungkas

World rated Indonesian jr flyweight contender Tibo Monabesa (WBA#2 and WBC# 11) moved to 16-0-2, 8 KOs after successfully knocking out Geboi Mansayao of the Philippines with a vicious left uppercut to the body in the second round of the scheduled 10 rounder at the Breeze, South Tangerang City in Indonesia on Saturday night.

“I have decided that Monabesa should have stepped higher. He is ready to challenge the WBC champion Ken Shiro or WBA champion Ryoichi Taguchi,” said Armin Tan, who act as Monabesa’s promoter, manager and coach all at once. Continue reading “World-Rated Tibo Monabesa wins by KO”

By Jeff Pamungkas World rated Indonesian jr flyweight contender Tibo Monabesa (WBA#2 and WBC# 11) moved to 16-0-2, 8 KOs after successfully knocking out Geboi Mansayao of the Philippines with…
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Alexander stops Ayala in seven

Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars Boxing Series presented by Main Events completed its third successful installment tonight at the Arena at Mohegan Sun. In the main event, Rising Stars’ middleweight prospect Vaughn Alexander dazzled fans with a heart-stopping battle against local fan-favorite Elvin Ayala. The bout started slow with both competitors feeling each other out. In the fifth round, Alexander began to turn on the heat. In the seventh, Alexander refused to let a bloody broken nose slow him down. He ignored the hometown cheers for Ayala and sent Ayala to the canvas in brutal fashion. The referee stopped the contest at 1:42 of round seven. Continue reading “Alexander stops Ayala in seven”

Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars Boxing Series presented by Main Events completed its third successful installment tonight at the Arena at Mohegan Sun. In the main event, Rising Stars’ middleweight prospect…
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LA Fight Club Weights

Christian Gonzalez 135.8 vs. Gamaliel Diaz 135.8
Edgar Valerio 125.4 vs. Martin Cardona 126
Jousce Gonzalez 133.6 vs. Ricardo Fernandez 133.8
Ferdinand Kerobyan 152.6 vs. Uriel Gonzalez 153.6

Venue: Belasco Theater, downtown Los Angeles
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: Estrella TV

Christian Gonzalez 135.8 vs. Gamaliel Diaz 135.8 Edgar Valerio 125.4 vs. Martin Cardona 126 Jousce Gonzalez 133.6 vs. Ricardo Fernandez 133.8 Ferdinand Kerobyan 152.6 vs. Uriel Gonzalez 153.6 Venue: Belasco…
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Ortiz Camp respects and admires WBC decision

Manager to Luis Ortiz, Jay Jimenez, wants to clarify the current situation with his fighter and the WBC’s decision to move to a new opponent.

“To clarify the Luis Ortiz situation, this is the real and only version of the current process. Mr. Sulaiman and the WBC have NOT suspended or removed Luis from their rankings. The WBC’s decision was as follows, they did not sanction the fight based off the fact that they are worried for Luis’s health. And to be honest, I must respect and admire their decision because I agree, the fighter’s health is paramount. So, the WBC will schedule a visit with one of their approved physicians to check Luis health, and make sure he is 100% healthy and fit to fight, and that the Blood Pressure pills will not affect him physically.” Continue reading “Ortiz Camp respects and admires WBC decision”

Manager to Luis Ortiz, Jay Jimenez, wants to clarify the current situation with his fighter and the WBC’s decision to move to a new opponent. “To clarify the Luis Ortiz…
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Wilder: Stiverne will pay for Luis Ortiz screwing up

It was officially announced today that WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title against mandatory challenger Bermane Stiverne on Saturday, Nov. 4 live on SHOWTIME in a rematch of their 2015 world title fight. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Deontay Wilder: “Stiverne asked for it, so he’s going to get it. Whatever happens happens. Ask and you shall receive. I’m relieved to be getting my mandatory out of the way. At least now I won’t have to deal with that down the road. Continue reading “Wilder: Stiverne will pay for Luis Ortiz screwing up”

It was officially announced today that WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title against mandatory challenger Bermane Stiverne on Saturday, Nov. 4 live on SHOWTIME in a…
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Vences returns November 11th in Fresno

WBC Continentals Americas super featherweight champion Andy “El Tiburon” Vences (19-0 11KOs) of San Jose, CA, returns on November 11th on the undercard of one of the biggest fight cards in Fresno, CA history as Avenal, Ca Olympian Jose Ramirez fights undefeated Mike Reed in front of what should be a sold-out Save Mart Center and promoted by Top Rank Inc.

Vences, who is coming off a 3rd knockout of Eliseo Sesma, which took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. He will defend his title against former prospect Andrew Cancio (17-4-2 13KOs). Continue reading “Vences returns November 11th in Fresno”

WBC Continentals Americas super featherweight champion Andy “El Tiburon” Vences (19-0 11KOs) of San Jose, CA, returns on November 11th on the undercard of one of the biggest fight cards…
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Unbeaten lightweights collide in Erie PA

Ernie Bizzarro’s Bizzarro Promotions has assembled a competitive ProAm card for Saturday night at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. The six round main event will feature a battle of undefeated lightweights, as Dunkirk, New York’s Wilfredo “El Bravo Vega” Flores (5-0, 1 KO) takes on Toledo, Ohio’s Alden Wattley (3-0, 3 KOs). Flores has been a regular on the Bizzarro Promotions cards, with four of his five victories coming inside the Erie city limits. He will have the toughest test of his career in dangerous knockout artist Alden Wattley. Only one of Wattley’s victims have made it made it out of the opening round and none have survived until to the final bell. Continue reading “Unbeaten lightweights collide in Erie PA”

Ernie Bizzarro’s Bizzarro Promotions has assembled a competitive ProAm card for Saturday night at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. The six round main event will feature a battle of…
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Burns ready for ‘must win’ fight

Ricky Burns believes he can become a World champion once again and wants to prove there’s plenty of chapters to write in his story as he meets Anthony Crolla at the Manchester Arena on Saturday. The fight will be broadcast in the U.S. on AWE at 2 PM ET / 11 am PT

“I look at every fight as a must-win fight,” said Burns. “The incentive that has been put in front of us with the possibility of challenging for the World title again, I need to make sure that I go out and win this which I am confident of doing.” Continue reading “Burns ready for ‘must win’ fight”

Ricky Burns believes he can become a World champion once again and wants to prove there’s plenty of chapters to write in his story as he meets Anthony Crolla at…
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WBC convention closes in Baku

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

The WBC 55th annual convention in n Baku, Azerbaijan officially came to a close today after a morning session of final reports, more awards and announcements.

Various awards were given out including:
Couple of the Year- Sampson & Ketty Lewkowicz
Commission of the Year- GAB (Games and Amusement Board- Philippines)
WBC Champion Award- Jon Fernandez for winning the WBC Silver Super Feather title 9/29/17
WBC Champion Award- Paulie Malignaggi (WBC convention master of ceremonies)
Good Fellow Award- Charlie Giles (BBBofC)

Continue reading “WBC convention closes in Baku”

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman The WBC 55th annual convention in n Baku, Azerbaijan officially came to a close today after a morning session of final reports, more awards and announcements.…
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Tyson Fury Update

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he won’t be applying for a new boxing license in the UK. “After thinking long and hard about my return, I will not be applying for a BBBoC boxing license. After the way they have handled stuff, no thanks,” said Fury via social media. He also stated, “I’ll go elsewhere, take my money and business to somewhere that appreciates it.”

Where will Fury end up? There was some back and forth with Shannon Briggs yesterday. “@TheCannonBriggs I’m gonna give you the best whooping ever, it’ll be like a ❤️making beating. Long and slow with lots of time to play.”

Next month will mark two years since Fury’s last fight.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he won’t be applying for a new boxing license in the UK. “After thinking long and hard about my return, I will not be…
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WBA#8 Jason Moloney returns Oct 21

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

WBA#8 super-bantamweight Jason Moloney (14-0, 11 KOs) will be in action against Julius Kisarawe (27-4-1, 14 KOs) over ten rounds at the Function Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on October 21.

Kisarawe was born in Tanzania in 1990 and is coming off a fifth round stoppage of Steven Kobelo in September.

Moloney was born in Australia in 1991 and is coming off a ten round points win over Lolito Sonsona in August.

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing WBA#8 super-bantamweight Jason Moloney (14-0, 11 KOs) will be in action against Julius Kisarawe (27-4-1, 14 KOs) over ten rounds at the Function…
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London Olympian Opetai and Lopez clash Oct 21

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Former 2012 London Olympian Jai Opetai (12-0, 9 KOs) will clash with unbeaten American, Frankie Lopez (9-0, 7 KOs) over ten rounds for the IBF world Youth cruiserweight title at the Function Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australian on October 21.

Lopez,21 years, resides in North Hollywood and is trained by former world light heavyweight champion Virgil Hill.He is coming off a four round stoppage over Tyler Vogel in April

Opetai,22years, represented Australia at the London Olympics in 2012 and in 2011 captured the world junior light heavyweight championship. He is coming off a nine round stoppage of Daniel Ammann in July. Jai is trained by his father Michael Opetai.

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Former 2012 London Olympian Jai Opetai (12-0, 9 KOs) will clash with unbeaten American, Frankie Lopez (9-0, 7 KOs) over ten rounds for…
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Weights from Mohegan Sun

Photo: Main Events

Vaughn Alexander 161 vs. Elvin Ayala 161
Nate Green 123.5 vs. Josh Crespo 124
Cassius Chaney 245 vs. Jon Bolden 226
LeShawn Rodriquez 159 vs. Romon Barber 157
Enriko Gogokhia 148 vs. Joaquin De la Rosa 149
Kevin Asmat 128 vs. Rafael Castillo 122
Bakhram Murtazaliev 157 vs. Robson de Assis 163.5

Venue: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut
Promoter: Main Events

Vaughn Alexander 161 vs. Elvin Ayala 161 Nate Green 123.5 vs. Josh Crespo 124 Cassius Chaney 245 vs. Jon Bolden 226 LeShawn Rodriquez 159 vs. Romon Barber 157 Enriko Gogokhia…
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WBC kayoes Wilder-Ortiz, Stiverne next

From WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman in Baku: The WBC has concluded the process according to its Clean Boxing Program protocol in the adverse finding of Luis Ortiz. An official ruling has been sent to the corresponding parties. The WBC has withdrawn its sanction of the Deontay Wilder vs. Ortiz fight, and Wilder will fight next his mandatory fight against Bermane Stiverne. Specific details will be released at a later date.

Wilder-Ortiz and Stiverne-Breazeale were both scheduled for the November 4th card at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In fact, Stiverne, Wilder’s WBC mandatory, was paid step-aside money to allow Wilder-Ortiz to happen. So now Wilder will face Stiverne in a rematch of their 2015 fight in which Wilder won a unanimous decision.

From WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman in Baku: The WBC has concluded the process according to its Clean Boxing Program protocol in the adverse finding of Luis Ortiz. An official ruling…
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Dirrell to fight Douglin, not Chavez Jr.

Former WBC super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell had been named by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as his next opponent for November 11 at the LA Forum, but it looks like Dirrell is going a different direction. PBC announced today that Dirrell (30-1-1, 24 KOs) will meet Denis Douglin (20-5, 13 KOs) in an FS1-televised 10-rounder on November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan. The bout is a homecoming for Dirrell, who was born and raised in Flint along with his brother and top contender, Andre. “Douglin has fought a lot of good fighters and I respect him, but he’s standing in the way of my title shot,” said Dirrell. “This is a chance for me to showcase my skills. I’m going for a stoppage, and I think I’m going to get it in the middle rounds. I want to put on a great performance and give the fans something to see. I’m going to get the job done.”

Also, welterweights Jamontay Clark (12-0, 7 KOs) and Ivan Golub (13-1, 11 KOs) will meet in an eight-round rematch of their June 30 showdown which ended with Clark winning a unanimous decision, and Ryan “Cowboy” Karl (14-1, 9 KOs) will take on Kareem Martin (9-1-1, 3 KOs) in an eight-round junior welterweight clash that opens televised coverage.

Former WBC super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell had been named by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as his next opponent for November 11 at the LA Forum, but it looks…
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